K-VA-T SETS BUY OF SEVEN STORES FROM WINN-DIXIE

ABINGDON, Va. -- K-VA-T Food Stores here said last week it has reached agreement to acquire seven units of Winn-Dixie Stores in the Knoxville, Tenn., market, a deal that marks Winn-Dixie's exit from the area.The deal, which is part of K-VA-T's aggressive growth plans in the region, is expected to be completed in October.Winn-Dixie, Jacksonville, Fla., has operated in the Knoxville market for over

ABINGDON, Va. -- K-VA-T Food Stores here said last week it has reached agreement to acquire seven units of Winn-Dixie Stores in the Knoxville, Tenn., market, a deal that marks Winn-Dixie's exit from the area.

The deal, which is part of K-VA-T's aggressive growth plans in the region, is expected to be completed in October.

Winn-Dixie, Jacksonville, Fla., has operated in the Knoxville market for over 20 years. It will continue to operate stores in other parts of east Tennessee,